Jetpack Protect works by tracking login attempts to your website. When there are too many failed attempts, Jetpack Protect logs and blocks that IP across the entire network of WordPress websites running Jetpack Protect.

2. WordFence

Wordfence Security is one of the most popular all in one security plugins available for WordPress. This means it includes a whole range of features in just one plugin.

In our experience, it’s easy to setup and use and has a great range of features including a website scanner which will scan your WordPress files, themes and plugins and find any malware or code changes which may have been made.

Wordfence also includes real-time tracking of visitors to your website and will also block IP addresses of suspicious users and protect against brute force attacks.

If you’re an advanced WordPress user you’ll also be pleased to know you have granular control of each setting, so you can configure WordFence exactly as you want.

Thee Wordfence plugin is free to install but also includes some premium features which are a paid extra.

4. Sucuri Security

We’ve found Sucuri Security to be a great auditing and site scanning plugin for WordPress.

This plugin will track all activity on your WordPress website, including when users login and when changes are made. This makes it easy to track down exactly what caused a security breach in your website.

Perhaps one of it’s best features is Securi Security will check your website against a number of 3rd-parties, including Google, McAfee and Norton to ensure your website has not been blacklisted by them. This is handy to make sure you’re not missing out on any visitor traffic!

Secure WordPress Hosting

These WordPress security plugins are just one part of the security chain. At the base you’ll want to run your WordPress site on secure Web Hosting.

The more secure your web hosting, the great the chance of avoiding hacking attempts leading to an increase in sales and leads. We offer a range of WordPress Hosting packages, built on our optimised WordPress hosting platform which include special features which can help reduce the chance of an attack.

Intrusion Detection System which monitors your account and blocks attackers.

Built-in virus scanner for website files and uploads.

30 Day Rolling Backups with free website restores to any point in the last 30 days.

Free UK-based Technical Support who are on hand to offer tips and help you to secure your WordPress website.